Semple v. Vietnam Service Compensation Board

HARRIS, Justice.

The narrow question controlling this appeal is one of statutory construction. The trial court determined plaintiff had not “refused * * * to subject himself to military discipline” so as to bar his entitlement to a veterans’ bonus under § 35C.1, The Code. Under the undisputed facts we agree and affirmed the trial court.

Patrick Harley Semple enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 3, 1969 and thereafter served nearly two years. There is no indication Semple’s service was in any way unsatisfactory. During the two years he rose to rank of sergeant. Semple lost no time…